March 2026

Advancing flotation through application and insight Mineral flotation outcomes don’t need to rely on guesswork, intuition or after the fact metallurgical results. There is a better way. By combining application expertise, real-time measurement and manufacturing capability, The Sinoz Group partners with operators to reduce risk, optimise mineral processing circuits and deliver consistent, reliable metallurgical performance that translates directly to operational value. For more than 25 years, The Sinoz Group, through its operating companies Sinoz, Kanins and Kemtec, has been a trusted global partner to the mineral processing industry. Together, these Australian businesses, supply flotation reagents and process solutions to more than 100 mine sites across base metals, precious metals and critical minerals. Importantly, Sinoz and Kanins are manufacturers, not traders,…

In today’s mining environment, efficiency, reliability and cost control are no longer separate priorities. They are closely linked. As operations continue to push for improved productivity and reduced cost per metre outcomes, the way rock tools are managed, maintained and supported has become a critical performance factor. RTRS Australia has built its business around a simple principle. Effective rock tool management must be end to end. Rather than operating as a traditional consumables supplier, RTRS delivers an integrated model that combines supply, sharpening, refurbishment, onsite support and performance reporting within one coordinated system. At the core of this approach is RTRS’ workshop-based capability. Purpose built sharpening and refurbishment systems allow tools to be processed to consistent standards, extending service life…

Across Australia’s major mining corridors, uptime isn’t optional — it’s critical. From remote Western Australian operations to regional Queensland and into Tasmania we operate dedicated mining teams within our regional branches, built specifically to support the unique demands of the mining sector. Led by an experienced team, backed by specialists who genuinely understand mining operations, mobile equipment and site requirements, NAPA is built on real-world mining experience, and a practical understanding of site demands across Australia. Our Mining Team have industry experience, including qualified tradespeople who have worked hands on in mining environments. This depth of expertise allows us to deliver practical solutions, supported by people who speak the language of mining and understand the realities of site operations across Australia.…

A new chapter for Mackay Mining operations are becoming more connected, more automated and more production-driven than ever before. Equipment populations are growing, ranges of parts are expanding and downtime tolerances are shrinking. For customers operating in high-risk environments like mining, parts availability is not a back-of-house function — it is a production enabler. Recognising these shifts, Hastings Deering made a strategic decision to strengthen and futureproof its Mackay operations through a consolidated, technology-enabled fulfilment and branch model. For more than 90 years, Hastings Deering has supported mining, construction and energy customers across Queensland and the Northern Territory. As one of the world’s largest Cat® dealers, the company supplies equipment, parts, service, technology and integrated solutions to operations where reliability…

Mining operations across Australia are increasingly turning to a new generation of advanced dust control solutions that help operators achieve their regulatory, commercial and environmental goals while reducing the reliance on increasingly scarce water resources. While water remains the most commonly mandated dust control solution, it is resource-intensive, costly to transport and increasingly scarce in remote locations. The effectiveness of water is also limited in high-traffic areas such as haul roads and site-based operations, where sandy substrates rapidly drain moisture, requiring frequent reapplication and placing significant strain on supplies and budgets. Alternative methods, such as spraying paper-based products, also present limitations, leaving miners with dust control solutions that fail to deliver long-term suppression, increase maintenance demands and disrupt site productivity.…

Hardfacing for life extension Hydraulic cylinders in mining and heavy industry operate under extreme conditions where abrasion, corrosion, and impact damage can quickly lead to failure. Extending service life and reducing downtime are critical priorities for operators, and Melbourne-based Avweld Australasia is addressing these challenges through advanced hardfacing and coating technologies. Avweld is a full-service repair and maintenance workshop providing complete inhouse overhaul and manufacture of hydraulic cylinders. This integrated capability ensures quality control while enabling faster turnaround of critical components. A key service is High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) metal spraying, used to apply chrome-replacement coatings that avoid the environmental risks associated with traditional hard chrome plating. Chrome carbide coatings provide an effective direct replacement for hard chrome, delivering…

The Australian mining sector is experiencing a period of “production-led expansion” through 2030. Technology that can not only withstand but optimally perform in harsh onsite conditions is leading this growth. Panasonic has been a leader in rugged IT for more than 30 years — fostering technology leadership in some of the most demanding sectors globally. Its TOUGHBOOK range of rugged mobile computing products and accessories are designed to overcome mobile computing challenges in diverse and hostile environments. The range is comprised of the most secure Windows laptops on the market, modular 2-in-1 notebooks and the toughest tablets on earth. More than just a name, Panasonic overseas everything from development and engineering through to manufacturing, marketing, sales and long-term support for…

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Kalmar extends its regional reach to Karratha The logistics industry is facing unprecedented challenges with evolving sustainability and productivity expectations. Adapting to the evolving world is crucial to future-proofing operations — electrification is pivotal to this. Kalmar is driving sustainable material handling at the cutting edge of this transformation in an industry where safety and efficiency are paramount. With the opening of a Karratha branch, Kalmar Oceania is now bringing cutting-edge material handling solutions to the Pilbara’s mining and heavy industry. The new Karratha branch now serves as a comprehensive service, sales and technical hub — delivering Kalmar’s direct OEM advantage with factory-backed technical leadership and global expertise. Kalmar offers 24/7 specialist maintenance with rapid-response teams to support remote mine…

Engineering the next generation of dust control All too often, mining and heavy industry operations experience less-than-satisfactory service due to their remote locations. One area in particular is dust suppression and the challenges associated with combating this airborne hazard. For many years, dust was seen as a mere nuisance rather than a serious hazard. Today, the detrimental effects of dust exposure on people, the environment, and equipment are well-documented, making effective dust management a critical priority for the mining industry. Dust management in mining has traditionally centred around either large, centralised extraction systems or downstream controls to manage exposure. These approaches are often reactive rather than proactive. Preventing the issue before it happens, Dynamic Resource Solutions (DRS) is shifting the…

Deloitte: Australia’s mining industry ‘in the eye of the storm’ The mining industry is at a critical crossroads — produce more while decreasing spend, using less and working faster. These expectations are real and miners need to learn to walk the tightrope as the entire world watches from the stands. Companies are redefining how they create and share value as governments seek to strike balance between industrial, defence and energy security strategies while communities call on miners to contribute meaningfully and uphold stringent ESG standards. With minerals and metals for the energy transition and advanced technologies more in demand than ever, the question is no longer whether the industry can supply the materials that power global progress, but how it…

Northern Star (ASX: NST) has had, quite possibly, one of the most eventful years in its history. After completing its $6b acquisition of De Grey Mining last year, one of the biggest gold buyouts seen on the ASX, company shares have seen a whopping 60% increase in the last 12 months. Despite the company’s consistent performance and glittering outlook, investors have been less than impressed by recent guidance revisions off the back of softer performance in Q2 FY26. With a market still focused on execution credibility, the expansion of the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operations remains the company’s primary target with the recently acquired Hemi project’s moment in the sun now delayed until the 2030s. Strong balance sheet, revised…

NSW Minerals Council chief executive Stephen Galilee says the mining sector’s contribution to the state for FY25 was one of the largest seen in the survey’s 14-year history. “In the current climate of economic uncertainty, it is vital that governments support industries like mining that deliver such stability to the economy,” he said. “Approving mining projects that secure jobs and economic growth for the future is good policy. New taxes and new red tape for an industry already drowning in compliance burdens is not good policy.” more than half of the areas gross regional product (GRP). The area has a rich mining history and is set to play an important part in the future of Australia’s strategic mineral development future.…

Whitehaven Coal’s (ASX: WHC) H1 FY26 results are a reminder of how quickly commodity pricing can overwhelm even a strong operational half. On the operating side, the company delivered the kind of result management wanted to point to: managed run-of-mine (ROM) production rose to 20mt from 19.4mt a year earlier, safety improved with a TRIFR of 2.9 (down from 4.6 in FY25), and unit costs eased to $135/t from $137/t. On those measures alone, Whitehaven looked disciplined and in control. But the half was ultimately defined by price. Whitehaven’s average achieved price fell from $232/t in H1 FY25 to $189/t, with shaky prices across both metallurgical and thermal markets hitting earnings. Whitehaven also reports an average achieved price after applicable…

Africa is one of the world’s most dynamic mining frontiers. The minerals sector stands as the continent’s greatest untapped asset, with Africa widely estimated to hold about 30% of the world’s mineral reserves. It is a potential engine for diversification, industrialisation and sustainable growth. Regulatory uncertainty and political complexity remain real considerations in parts of Africa, but that is only part of the picture. A growing number of ASX-listed resource companies are hitting paydirt across the continent — all while maintaining Australian governance standards. Over the last two decades, Australian mining companies have taken on an increasing role in exploring and developing projects in Africa, with private-sector activity in many markets outpacing Australia’s broader institutional engagement. Australia’s current commercial mining-related…

Contributed by Peter Kasanda, Chair, Clyde & Co Africa Committee Governments across Africa are increasingly revisiting how local currency is used within their domestic economies. This trend is not occurring in isolation. Global inflationary pressures, volatile capital flows and heightened geopolitical competition have sharpened concerns around economic sovereignty and regulatory control. Currency policy has therefore re-emerged as a central lever through which states seek to stabilise domestic markets and assert authority over economic activity conducted within their borders. Tanzania and Zambia illustrate this shift well. Both jurisdictions have introduced measures restricting the use of foreign currency in domestic transactions, subject to specified exemptions. While the shared objective is to curb informal dollarisation and reinforce domestic currency usage, the two frameworks…

Sustainable mining services trusted for more than 30 years Mining operations in regional Australia succeed when environmental performance, regulatory compliance and community trust are treated as core business priorities. Across the nation, Umwelt works alongside mining companies to help them achieve this balance — providing technically robust, practical advice that supports safe, compliant and sustainable operations throughout the life of the mine. Umwelt is an Australian owned environmental and social consulting firm with more than 30 years’ experience supporting mining and resources projects across regional Australia, including longstanding involvement in NSW. With a large national team and deep familiarity with state and federal regulatory frameworks, Umwelt works alongside mining proponents to help projects progress responsibly while delivering tangible benefits for…

In high-risk, high-output mining environments, safety and productivity must work hand in hand. ISH24 is an Australian-owned specialist provider supporting shutdowns, emergency response and nationally accredited training for mining and heavy industry clients across Australia and overseas. Led by experienced safety and emergency response professionals, ISH24 combines real-world site experience with practical, scenario-based training to help worksites stay safe, compliant and operational during critical activities. At its core, ISH24 provides comprehensive confined space management during shutdowns. Planned outages and major shutdowns involve high safety risks, tight timelines and complex coordination. ISH24 provides experienced teams including sentries, atmospheric testers, leading hands, sentry control operators and supervisors to manage the full lifecycle of confined space activity. Equipped to support shutdowns of any…

Mining operations don’t lose steam just because a component of the plant is down. They lose steam when the systems that manage people, equipment and decision-making become unreliable. Increasingly, connectivity is that system. On a typical mine site in Australia, an unreliable network means more than just a disrupted email or reporting system. It degrades everything layered on top of it: production visibility, telemetry, fleet systems, safety monitoring, maintenance response and the ability to prove control when it counts. Britetech’s approach is direct — mining operations simply cannot afford to have unreliable connectivity — and its business is centred on ensuring site communications are engineered, secure and scalable for the mining industry. Britetech is firmly in the Operational Technology (OT)…

In the utility and infrastructure sectors, downtime isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a major financial liability. Field Machine Tools (FMT) provides the technical bridge between critical failure and operational continuity. By delivering shop-grade precision directly to your asset, we eliminate the logistical costs and risks associated with transporting heavy infrastructure. Risk Mitigation: Perform critical repairs in-situ, reducing the risk of transport damage or extended service outages. Operational Efficiency: Shop-quality tolerances delivered in the field ensure assets return to service at OEM specifications. Neutral Partner Policy: FMT is a dry-hire only company. We provide the equipment but never compete with our customers for on-site service work, making us the preferred partner for Tier-1 contractors and utility providers. The FMT core…

From cost to lasting value for your mine Across the world, governments and investors are looking for ways to unlock their natural resource potential and drive economic resilience. Demand for critical and precious metals continues to surge, and the pressure to bring projects online — or bring old ones back to life — is growing fast. Not surprisingly, we’re seeing that first?hand across Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region. Feasibility studies are being released at an increasing rate. Operating assets are being revitalised and expanded. Dormant sites are being re-evaluated for their potential to be brought back online. The pace is lifting. Delivering value In this environment of economic uncertainty, one message comes through clearly from owners and governments:…

Unlocking efficiency, reliability and energy savings Centrifugal pumps play a critical role across mining and industrial operations, yet they are often one of the most overlooked contributors to energy consumption, maintenance costs and unplanned downtime. In many sites, pumps operate continuously under demanding conditions, making optimisation not just an opportunity, but a necessity for improving overall plant performance. In practice, pump systems operate away from the Best Efficiency Point (BEP). Oversizing, changing process demands and wear over time frequently result in pumps running at greatly sub-optimal conditions. This can lead to excessive energy use, increased vibration, cavitation, accelerated wear on components and ultimately reduced asset life. In large-scale operations, even small inefficiencies can translate into significant operational and financial impacts.…

EcoCycle’s onshore solution for Australia’s mining sector Mercury has long occupied a complicated place in Australia’s mining history. From gold extraction and mineral processing to contaminated soils, legacy equipment and historical waste streams, mercury continues to present itself as a highly regulated material requiring specialist management. While modern mining practices in Australia have banned its use, mercury remains embedded in historical operations and infrastructure as well as a by-product within the oil and gas extraction process. Managing it safely and permanently has become increasingly important as regulatory expectations tighten and global scrutiny increases under the Minamata Convention on Mercury. For the mining sector, the question is no longer whether mercury must be addressed, but how and where it can be…

High Speed Engineering (HSE) has earned a stellar reputation for delivering precision engineering of unwavering quality to meet customers’ specifications. An Australian small business with 23 years’ experience, HSE specialises in complex engineering components, exotic materials and working within tight tolerances. HSE is a force in delivering high caliber Computer Numerical Control (CNC) precision machining and possesses the ideal combination of expertise and cutting-edge technology with a wide variety of machinery and tooling. From HSE’s custom built premises in Malaga to every project designed and manufactured, its experienced and specialised long-term workforce, and their commitment to quality, underpins everything they do. HSE understands the critical role and value precision engineering plays in the success of mining operations. Its team is…

In the dynamic landscape of the Australian mining industry, effective asset management and disposal are critical to operational efficiency and financial success. Ross’s Auctioneers & Valuers stands as WA’s premier firm, offering comprehensive and transparent asset disposal management strategies that deliver optimal returns for a diverse range of industries across the nation. With a steadfast reputation for robust sales performance and outstanding service, Ross’s Auctions has forged and maintained key disposal contracts with leading mining, oil and gas companies, government agencies and a wide network of regular clients. The company’s deep understanding of the unique demands of heavy industry, particularly in the mining sector, positions it as an indispensable partner for maximising the value of surplus and obsolete assets. A…

Thorough management of waste not only helps reduce the risk of environmental contamination but also ensures the long-term stability of mine sites. Proper management is crucial to reduce a site’s ecological footprint and ensure valuable resources do not go to waste. Pure Environmental is Australia’s leading specialist in regulated waste management and resource recovery. From hazardous waste management and industrial services to resource recovery, Pure delivers practical solutions that are tailored to the needs of each client. Every service offered is designed to reduce environmental impact, recover value from waste and contribute to a more circular economy — supporting safer, cleaner outcomes across Australia. Pure supports Australian mining operations, contractors and associated industries with the safe, compliant and sustainable management of…

Rock masses are inherently complex, and underground mining causes continual change to an already variable environment. Every excavation alters the stress field, can expose new structures and modifies the rock mass conditions. Appreciating the fundamental factors that drive ground behaviour is essential for designing a geotechnical function that reduces risk and supports safe, efficient extraction. Five primary factors shape how the rock mass responds to mining: excavation geometry, rock mass strength, structure, stress and blasting. With the excavation geometry, there is a trade-off between gravity, stress and what is practical to mine. The size, shape and orientation of an opening influence how loads are transferred and where failure is most likely to initiate. Rock mass strength is governed by both…

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Gracie Contracting helping landscapes recover across Australia As environmental expectations continue rising across mining and major infrastructure projects, effective revegetation and land stabilisation have become essential components of sustainable site delivery and rehabilitation. Gracie Contracting is transforming disturbed landscapes by combining specialist revegetation expertise with dust suppression, soil stabilisation and erosion control — delivering solutions designed for long-term environmental success. Operating nationally, Gracie Contracting has more than 25 years’ experience providing high quality tailored environmental management, dust suppression and rehabilitation services. The company works across diverse sectors including mining, civil construction and land development, helping clients restore soil integrity, prevent erosion and support vegetation establishment on disturbed land. Whether it restoring mining sites, stabilising roadside batters or rehabilitating construction corridors,…

Understanding the risk profile of a dam is critically important for efficient and rational asset management. However, dam risk assessments can be time?prohibitive and costly. Consistency in the outcomes of risk assessments across a portfolio can also be difficult to achieve when different risk assessment teams are engaged. That’s why HATS Consulting developed the Risk Assessment and Management Platform (RAMP). RAMP is a secure, cloud?based platform for the assessment and management of tailings and water dam failure risk which is powered by live dashboards and automated reports. It serves as an all?in?one water and tailings dam safety management system that can be easily integrated with existing enterprise risk frameworks and systems. Most importantly, it’s user?friendly and consistently utilises industry?standard risk…

High Speed Engineering (HSE) has earned a stellar reputation for delivering precision engineering of unwavering quality to meet customers’ specifications. An Australian small business with 23 years’ experience, HSE specialises in complex engineering components, exotic materials and working within tight tolerances. HSE is a force in delivering high caliber Computer Numerical Control (CNC) precision machining and possesses the ideal combination of expertise and cutting-edge technology with a wide variety of machinery and tooling. From HSE’s custom built premises in Malaga to every project designed and manufactured, its experienced and specialised long-term workforce, and their commitment to quality, underpins everything they do. HSE understands the critical role and value precision engineering plays in the success of mining operations. Its team is…

Industry-leading weather solutions and experts for severe weather By Felix Levesque, Senior Meteorologist and Risk Communicator, DTN APAC In early January 2026, an extreme heatwave sweeping over southeastern Australia brought catastrophic fire danger to Victoria. Catastrophic fire danger ratings were forecast on Friday, January 9, 2026, for parts of northern and western Victoria. Intensely hot bush and grass fires spread erratically and quickly in hot, dry and gusty winds, with pyrocumulonimbus generating lightning – sparking more fires. What is pyrocumulonimbus and how can it trigger more fires? Pyrocumulonimbus (also known as cumulonimbus flammagenitus) are fire-induced thunderstorm clouds. Similarly to regular thunderstorms, which need a trigger to push warm and humid air into unstable parts of the atmosphere, pyrocumulonimbus spawn from…

For more than 35 years, RST Solutions has specialised in advanced dust, road stabilisation, erosion and sediment control, moisture management and material behaviour technology for the global mining, resources, civil and bulk materials industries. RST Solutions focus is delivering practical, field?proven solutions that improve operational performance, environmental outcomes and total cost efficiency. RST Solutions is more than a chemical supplier, it is a hands?on technology partner. The team at RST Solutions work alongside clients to diagnose dust and moisture challenges, select the right-fit technology, optimise application methods and continually improve results in the field. Holistic dust and moisture control approach Effective dust suppression is not achieved by product alone. It requires a full understanding of material type, fines behaviour, moisture…

Leaders in revegetation As Australia’s mining sector continues to expand and evolve, operators face increasing pressure to balance productivity with environmental performance, safety and long-term rehabilitation outcomes. Meeting those demands requires specialist partners who understand not only ground conditions, but the realities of working on active mine sites. Global Soils has positioned itself as one such partner — delivering practical, cost-effective mine rehabilitation solutions tailored specifically to the needs of the industry. End-to-end mine site rehabilitation Operating across a wide range of mining environments, Global Soils provides consulting and ground services to support projects from initial disturbance through to final closure and relinquishment. The business applies proven methodologies that deliver measurable results on the ground, rather than theoretical outcomes. Another…

In mining, some of the most serious health risks aren’t always visible. Unfortunately, these risks are also often overlooked. Respirable dust, diesel particulates and microscopic contaminants may be out of sight, but their long-term impact on lung health is severe and irreversible. Life-altering diseases like COPD, silicosis, black lung and progressive massive fibrosis develop over time — often with no early symptoms. By the time they’re diagnosed, the damage is already permanent.  Prioritise your workforce Preventing lung disease in mining environments starts with understanding the risk. Dual HEPA comprising of high efficiency fresh and recirculated air is crucial to preventing contaminants from entering the air conditioning evaporator and being blown into the clean air breathing zone. Fitting an effective air filtration and pressurisation system is proven to…

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Industry-leading capability proven on high-consequence projects In a high-consequence environment, standard water management becomes expensive — either through downtime, reworks or creeping compliance pressure. When conditions shift, the system that was fine last month suddenly becomes the constraint. The sites that stay ahead are the ones that minimise unplanned work. That’s the gap National Pump & Energy (NPE) is built to close. NPE makes mine water and wastewater easier to manage, more reliable to run and simpler to defend when it comes time to demonstrate control. With systems designed for real site conditions, and supported by responsive crews with clear performance monitoring, constraints are managed early. And when something does go wrong, the response is fast and controlled. As sites…

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EnviroMist started in Australia in 2009 with the goal of designing and supplying dust suppression equipment to the Australian mining industry. Research has shown that effective dust suppression from sprays occurs when the water droplet size is similar to the airborne dust particle size. Based on this evidence, EnviroMist developed sprays that atomised water droplets to more efficiently capture dust particles. EnviroMist’s original nozzle design utilised compressed air to atomise water droplet size which was effective but had two detractions – firstly it required compressed air to be available which increased design complexity and secondly whilst the droplet size was small, the resultant spray from the nozzle was easily affected by crosswinds which would blow the spray away from its…

Nutrien Water supports mining operations across Australia with reliable water management solutions, providing trusted supply of big gun sprinklers, pumps, pipework and fittings to meet the demanding conditions of mine and terminal/ transport sites. Its team combines specialist design expertise with access to a nationwide supply network, ensuring each system is engineered for efficiency, durability and performance in diverse site conditions. Through partnerships with leading manufacturers, Nutrien Water delivers proven products and tailored configurations for dust suppression, water transfer, water treatment and environmental management applications. From system planning and product specification through to on-site support and after-sales services, Nutrien Water helps mining operations achieve dependable, long-term water management outcomes across Australia’s most challenging environments. Nutrien Water’s advanced dust management and…

Having given decades working with Australia’s mining industry, Australian Pump Industries have learned a lot. Not just about how essential the industry is to the economy, but we also learned about what goes on in the field particularly with corrosive and abrasive liquids. Australian Pumps Chief Engineer John Hales, reveals the massive high-speed program that the company has carried out in order to bring 316 stainless steel pumps to the industry, at reasonable prices. It was Aussie Pump’s experience with the heroes of the drilling industry that got the team really thinking about 316 stainless steel as a formidable material for corrosive mining applications. Although some of our team, particularly Warwick Lorenz, Managing Director, had cut his teeth 40 years…

A complete hygiene management system in one integrated platform Across the mining industry, senior leaders carry increasing accountability for occupational health outcomes, yet often lack clear, timely visibility into the risks they are responsible for managing. Exposure related health risks are long-term, cumulative and complex, and executives are expected to demonstrate governance assurance across multiple sites, jurisdictions and work activities. Occupational hygiene now operates in a more complex environment, regulatory requirements are continuing to evolve, and hygiene information is no longer confined to the hygienist’s desk. Safety leaders, engineers, site managers and executives all rely on it to support prioritisation, guide investment, and maintain oversight. Significant volumes of data are generated by occupational hygiene programs. Yet without integration and structure,…